4 Corner Debate

4 Corner Debate I. B., A. T. L.’s Thinking skills Social “ “ Communication “ “ Collaboration “ “ Self-management “ “

4 Corner Debate Objectives

4 Corner Debate Textbook Concepts Previously Studied Debate classification is … informal 2.Skills gained from this exercise are … Collaboration Inquiry

4 Corner Debate - Textbook Concepts Previously Studied, cont. c.Listening d.Presenting e.Professionalism f. Reading g.Respect h.Speaking

4 Corner Debate Supplies Required Today Pencil / pen Index card – supplied by Mr. Katz

4 Corner Debate Assessment Specifics 1 grade for equal participation. “ “ for turning in your index card w/discussion bullet-point notes. “ “ for submission of a 5-sentence response stating your position on the issue.

4 Corner Debate Possible Discussion Topics?

4 Corner Debate Your Argument

4 Corner Debate Format / Task 1.Move to the corner of the room where you collaborate with fellow scholars who have similar views of the topic in question: Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree

4 Corner Debate - Format / Task, cont. 2.Construct an argument to be presented to the three other groups. 3.One representative from each group speaks as to their group’s position. 4.Students listen to the other group’s arguments, and decide as to if they desire to another group if they are persuaded to do so.

4 Corner Debate What was the most important debate concept implemented during this exercise?